SHOCK-ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A PROSTHETIC IMPLANT

摘要

A shock-absorbing system for use in joint replacement arthroscopy has a bearing surface, a mounting base affixed to or formed with the bearing surface, a convex element extending outwardly of the mounting base opposite the bearing surface, a receptacle positioned so as to slidably or pivotably receive a portion of the convex element therein, a housing receiving at least a portion of the receptacle therein, and a resilient element received in the housing and bearing against a surface of the housing and against a surface of the receptacle.

主权项

1. A shock-absorbing system for use in joint replacement arthroscopy, the shock-absorbing system comprising:
a bearing surface; a mounting base affixed to or formed with said bearing surface; a convex element extending outwardly of said mounting base opposite said bearing surface; a receptacle positioned so as to slidably or pivotably receive a portion of said convex element therein; a housing receiving at least a portion of said receptacle therein, said housing having a surface thereon; and a resilient element received in said housing and bearing against said surface of said housing and against a surface of said receptacle.